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10 Amazing Cars America Missed Out Onhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/05/10-amazing-cars-america-missed-out-on.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/05/10-amazing-cars-america-missed-out-on.html#commentsThu, 15 May 2014 18:32:22 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=24430010 Amazing Cars America Missed Out On Wanting what you can’t have is natural, which is the theme for this top 10. Here’s a list of all the cool cars we missed out on over the years. These cars never made it to our roads (at not for street-legal use) and few are still being built. These are the vehicles that... more]]>

Wanting what you can’t have is natural, which is the theme for this top 10. Here’s a list of all the cool cars we missed out on over the years.

These cars never made it to our roads (at not for street-legal use) and few are still being built. These are the vehicles that car fans and enthusiasts all wanted to get their hands on, but for one reason or another, weren’t sold in the U.S. Read on to find out what made the list.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/05/10-amazing-cars-america-missed-out-on.html/feed11more]]>Volkswagen Scirocco Refreshed, But You Still Can’t Have ithttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/02/2014-volkswagen-scirocco-receives-mild-refresh.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/02/2014-volkswagen-scirocco-receives-mild-refresh.html#commentsMon, 17 Feb 2014 15:01:11 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=233929Volkswagen Scirocco Refreshed, But You Still Can’t Have itVolkswagen has unveiled the an updated Scirocco for the 2014 model year, which sees a mild refresh in the powertrain and styling department. Entering its sixth year for this generation, the Scirocco won’t see its next iteration for another three to four years, making this refresh a necessary one. The 2014 Scirocco will make its... more]]>

Volkswagen has unveiled the an updated Scirocco for the 2014 model year, which sees a mild refresh in the powertrain and styling department.

Entering its sixth year for this generation, the Scirocco won’t see its next iteration for another three to four years, making this refresh a necessary one. The 2014 Scirocco will make its official debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, showing off its new bi-xenon headlights with LED accents, a modified front bumper and tweaked grille, while the rear end gets new LED tail lights, rear bumper and trunk lid.

The German automaker has also upgraded the interior with better quality materials and trim selection while a new set of gauges have been added providing data on turbocharger pressure, oil temperature and chronometer. Minor changes include new center console vents, a flat-bottom leather steering wheel and GTI-like instrument gauges.

The entire Scirocco engine lineup sees minor increases in performance with the standard 1.4-liter TFSI now providing 123 hp while the trio of 2.0-liter TFSI engines now offer 178 hp, 217 hp and 276 hp in the Scirocco R. Diesel options come in the form 2.0-liter TDI engines, one with 148 hp and another with 181 hp. Standard is a six-speed manual transmission while an optional dual-clutch gearbox is available on all models except for the base 1.4 liter.

Volkswagen has no plans to offer the updated Scirocco in North America, though it’s believed the next-generation model is being planned for sale here.

GALLERY: 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/02/2014-volkswagen-scirocco-receives-mild-refresh.html/feed0more]]>New VW Scirocco to Bow in 2017; US Sale Under Considerationhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/new-vw-scirocco-to-bow-in-2017-us-sale-under-consideration.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/new-vw-scirocco-to-bow-in-2017-us-sale-under-consideration.html#commentsThu, 31 Oct 2013 12:01:46 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=220307New VW Scirocco to Bow in 2017; US Sale Under ConsiderationThe next-generation Volkswagen Scirocco R could launch as soon as 2017 according to a recent report, and it could be a global product. The redesigned Scirocco is aiming to be a full-fledged sports coupe, which means it could lose some of its stylish design. It will however, remain a four seater with a large tailgate... more]]>

The next-generation Volkswagen Scirocco R could launch as soon as 2017 according to a recent report, and it could be a global product.

The redesigned Scirocco is aiming to be a full-fledged sports coupe, which means it could lose some of its stylish design. It will however, remain a four seater with a large tailgate and plenty of cargo space in the trunk.

As for powerplants, rumors are stirring that the Scirocco will offer a trio of standard engines ranging from a 1.4-liter TSI with 125 hp to a 2.0-liter TSI with 230 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. The range-topping Scirocco R will pack at least 300 hp. Diesel powerplants will also be available, naturally, since it is a Volkswagen.

The biggest question is if the Scirocco will finally make its way to America, especially considering how popular sports coupes are becoming. The reality is that the Scirocco’s trip across the Atlantic is increasingly more likely, with Volkswagen recently providing a Scirocco R for testing in the US as a way to test the waters for the car.

GALLERY: 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/10/new-vw-scirocco-to-bow-in-2017-us-sale-under-consideration.html/feed1more]]>Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Headlines AMI Leipzig Modelshttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/06/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-headlines-ami-leipzig-models.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/06/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-headlines-ami-leipzig-models.html#commentsFri, 01 Jun 2012 20:45:21 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=137476Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Headlines AMI Leipzig ModelsVolkswagen will be showcasing four new models at the upcoming Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig, from the CC, Scirocco, Beetle, and Polo ranges. We’ve taken a look at a couple of these models already, such as the Beetle Fender Edition and the CC R-Line, but joining them at Leipzig will be the CrossPolo... more]]>

Volkswagen will be showcasing four new models at the upcoming Auto Mobil International (AMI) show in Leipzig, from the CC, Scirocco, Beetle, and Polo ranges.

We’ve taken a look at a couple of these models already, such as the Beetle Fender Edition and the CC R-Line, but joining them at Leipzig will be the CrossPolo ‘Urban White’ and the Scirocco GTS.

The Scirocco GTS celebrates 30 years of the Scirocco model’s success with a special model featuring white paint contrasted by black racing stripes, further accented by narrow red stripes on the hood, roof, and rear hatch. Packing 207-hp from its 2.0-liter turbo engine, the stylish Scirocco also gets custom front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rear diffuser, and roof spoiler. 18-inch wheels set off each corner of the sports car while bright red calipers can be seen behind each roller. On the inside, black leather interior features red stitching while the ‘dimpled golf ball’ shift knob pays homage to the original 1982 Scirocco GTS.

Coinciding with the launch of the CrossPolo launch in Germany, VW will have a special ‘Urban White’ model on display at Leipzig. The classy shade of white is actually called “Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect” and can only be ordered on the special CrossPolo model. Also exclusive to the ‘Urban White’ model are the 17-inch ‘Budapest’ wheels that are available in black or white. Standard features also include sport seats in a combination of fabric and alcantara, climate and cruise control, and the RCD 210 radio/CD system. Unfortunately, Volkswagen withheld photos of the CrossPolo ‘Urban White’ from its release, but did announce pricing will start at $23,530 (€18,975).

GALLERY: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

GALLERY: Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition

GALLERY: Volkswagen CC R Line

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/06/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-headlines-ami-leipzig-models.html/feed0more]]>Volkswagen Scirocco GTS Announcedhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/05/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-announced.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/05/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-announced.html#commentsWed, 30 May 2012 15:18:19 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=136914Volkswagen Scirocco GTS AnnouncedThe Volkswagen Scirocco might make its way to America next year, but until then all we can do is be jealous of the Europeans who get to buy the newly announced Volkswagen Scirocco GTS. Resurrecting the name from the original Mark II Scirocco GTS, the new version brings back the racing inspired roots of the original.... more]]>

The Volkswagen Scirocco might make its way to America next year, but until then all we can do is be jealous of the Europeans who get to buy the newly announced Volkswagen Scirocco GTS.

Resurrecting the name from the original Mark II Scirocco GTS, the new version brings back the racing inspired roots of the original. The Scirocco GTS will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine that produces 210 hp.

A wide racing stripe, flared side skirts, colour-coded side moldings, a diffuser section on the rear bumper, red mirror casings and red brake calipers are added to the GTS to make sure the look matches the car’s sporty nature. Additionally, 18-inch alloy wheels and GTS badges complete the aesthetics of the GTS.

The interior will find itself with a new look as well, sporting black leather seats with red stitching, metal gas and brake pedals and a modern take on the classic golf ball gearknob found in the original Mark II GTS.

Although the current generation of Scirocco is not destined for our market, the next gen is likely to see life in America, so hopefully the GTS will make it here eventually as well.

GALLERY: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/05/volkswagen-scirocco-gts-announced.html/feed1more]]>Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe May Return to North Americahttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/04/volkswagen-scirocco-coupe-may-return-to-north-america.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/04/volkswagen-scirocco-coupe-may-return-to-north-america.html#commentsMon, 09 Apr 2012 12:51:01 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=126758Volkswagen Scirocco Coupe May Return to North AmericaThe last generation Volkswagen Scirocco coupe didn’t make its way across the ocean to the US, but thanks to hints from VW’s North American CEO, we now have hope that the newest generation model will be offered here in the States. “That’s a piece of the lineup that I would dearly love to see here,”... more]]>

The last generation Volkswagen Scirocco coupe didn’t make its way across the ocean to the US, but thanks to hints from VW’s North American CEO, we now have hope that the newest generation model will be offered here in the States.

“That’s a piece of the lineup that I would dearly love to see here,” said CEO of VW Group of America, Jonathan Browning when asked about the newest version of the Scirocco.

The Scirocco coupe was last sold here in 1988, and was only produced until 1992 when it was replaced by the Volkswagen Corrado. When the car was reintroduced in 2008, there was to much risk for Volkswagen to export them to the States thanks to the recession, and the fact that the Scirocco would likely steal sales away from the GTI.

A facelifted Scirocco coupe is expected sometime in 2013, and hopefully when the car is revealed we will find out more about VW’s sales plan.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/04/volkswagen-scirocco-coupe-may-return-to-north-america.html/feed13more]]>Volkswagen CEO Wants Scirocco For USAhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/01/volkswagen-ceo-wants-scirocco-for-usa.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/01/volkswagen-ceo-wants-scirocco-for-usa.html#commentsMon, 17 Jan 2011 21:11:07 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=47554Volkswagen CEO Wants Scirocco For USAVolkswagen fanboys can rejoice at the news of VW of America’s CEO Jonathan Browning’s announcement that he wants to see the Scirocco sports coupe make its way to the United States. Speaking to USA Today, Browning remarked that “I’d love to … We were not able to make the case to bring it in this... more]]>

Volkswagen fanboys can rejoice at the news of VW of America’s CEO Jonathan Browning’s announcement that he wants to see the Scirocco sports coupe make its way to the United States.

Speaking to USA Today, Browning remarked that “I’d love to … We were not able to make the case to bring it in this (product) cycle, but in the future, I’d love to see it here in the U.S.” Volkswagen is currently launching the Golf R, a high performance variant of the GTI, and a new Scirocco could potentially cannibalize sales of the Golf R.

In addition, VW’s mainstream products, like the New Beetle and Passat are being re-designed and resources are liklely being diverted to those product lines, which will drive more sales than the niche sports coupe.

]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/01/volkswagen-ceo-wants-scirocco-for-usa.html/feed0more]]>Volkswagen Officially Launches 40 MPG, 170 HP Polo GTI, Evokes Comparisons To Legendary MK1 Golf GTIhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/05/volkswagen-officially-launches-40-mpg-170-hp-polo-gti-evokes-comparisons-to-legendary-mk1-golf-gti.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/05/volkswagen-officially-launches-40-mpg-170-hp-polo-gti-evokes-comparisons-to-legendary-mk1-golf-gti.html#commentsMon, 10 May 2010 18:14:18 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=19741Volkswagen Officially Launches 40 MPG, 170 HP Polo GTI, Evokes Comparisons To Legendary MK1 Golf GTIVolkswagen‘s been on a roll with hot hatches lately; the Scirocco, Golf GTI MKVI and Golf R are all fine performance cars that the common man can buy, but as the cars balloon in size, equipment and power, they become further and further removed from their ancestor, the tossable, no-frills MKI GTI. The car that... more]]>

Volkswagen‘s been on a roll with hot hatches lately; the Scirocco, Golf GTI MKVI and Golf R are all fine performance cars that the common man can buy, but as the cars balloon in size, equipment and power, they become further and further removed from their ancestor, the tossable, no-frills MKI GTI.

The car that will inevitably draw comparisons to the MK1 is Volkswagens new Polo GTI, officially announced today, despite being shown at Geneva in March. The MK1 GTI weighed 1830 lbs, a little less than a Lotus Elise, hit 60 mph in just under 9 seconds and put out 110 horsepower from a 1.6L naturally aspirated four cylinder engine.

Today’s Polo GTI, which technically slots in below the Golf, weighs 2632 lbs, pumps out 170 horsepower from a 1.4L four cylinder engine with both a turbocharger and a supercharger and uses a twin-clutch 7-speed gearbox(!) to propel the Polo GTI to 60 in 6.9 seconds while returning a combined 39.9 mpg.

Before the inevitable judgements surface about how the Polo GTI is heavy, too laden with technology and has little in common with the spirit of the original, featherweight GTI, consider the following.

In the mid 1970’s, when the MK1 GTI was released, the dual clutch gearbox was being developed for use in the Porsche 962 LeMans car (and didn’t even appear until the mid 1980s), twincharging was still years away in the Lancia Delta S4 rally car, 40 mpg was the domain of dreadfully slow econoboxes and the premium interiors and build quality of the Polo just didn’t exist. Do I have to mention how far braking and crash safety has come in those few decades?

The Polo GTI packs the kind of technology once available to only the most advanced race cars, and creature comforts of a much more expensive car for relatively little money, not to mention represents a quantum leap in quantitative performance over the MK1 To paraphrase the comedian Louis C.K., this car is amazing and nobody is happy. The fact that this sort of equipment has trickled down into an everyman hot hatch really is a miracle.

229 km/h fast Polo GTI debuts with standard 7-speed DSGWolfsburg / Nürburgring, 10 May 2010 – The Polo GTI is back. A powerful 132 kW / 180 PS comeback! And this GTI too lives up to its legendary name with superior handling properties combined with uncompromising engine responsiveness and a maximum of safety. The highlight: Never before has such a powerful Polo come even close to its fuel efficiency. Thanks to clever downsizing of the twincharged 1.4-litre TSI engine (turbo plus supercharging) and the extremely efficient 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) as standard equipment, the development team was able to reduce combined fuel consumption to 5.9 l/100 km. That is equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 139 g/km. By comparison: Its direct predecessor in terms of power – also equipped with a 180 PS 1.8-litre turbo engine – consumed 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres (equivalent to 188 g/km CO2). This means that the new car is 25 percent more fuel efficient.

This economy contrasts with highly dynamic driving performance: The light 1,194 kilogram Volkswagen sports car accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 229 km/h. These figures, 6.9 seconds, 5.9 litres are sports car performance parameters of a sustainable kind.

Power is transferred to the front wheels via DSG as standard equipment. An electronic transverse differential lock (XDS) reduces the tendency to understeer and improves handling especially in quick driving through curves. Like all versions of the model series, the Polo GTI also comes equipped with the standard ESP electronic stabilisation programme including Hill Climb Assist. In addition, the car’s extensive safety features consists of a highly effective airbag network, including combined head-thorax side airbags, belt tensioners, belt tension limiters plus belt warning, head restraints designed to avoid whiplash trauma (each in front), three rear head restraints as well as Isofix points on the rear bench seat for suitably fitted child seats.

In addition, convenience features include electro-hydraulic power steering, electric windows in front, central locking, bootspace lighting and tie-down eyes, warning buzzer for light not turned off, driver seat height adjustment, make-up mirror in the sun visors and green tinted insulated glass. The GTI will be the first Polo to be available with bi-xenon headlights with cornering lights, LED daytime running lights and corner marker lights as well as a panoramic tilt/slide sunroof. Naturally, GTI-specific features are always standard too, such as the sport seat system and 17-inch alloy wheels in “Denver” design.

Notes:TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.Equipment information and technical data apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries.